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My website address is: www.poemsbycat.com

The website has Two Points

"POINT ONE"

Point one is about my "CAT POEMS". I'm certainly quite sure of that. I can write you any "CAT POEM" you need or want because I'm a poem writing Cat. So where did I get this poem writing talent you ask? It's a certainly a great question and I'll answer it right here. It comes from my great grandfather by the name of, I'm not kidding, William Shakespeare Harding. Now my mothers maiden name is HARDING, this is my middle name as well. Early in life I did not take this "poetic creation ability" all that well. However, as I've grown older, I think this poem creation ability is well, rather quite swell. Swell is a slang term that was popular in the 1930s, meaning great or excellent :).

I have written dozens of "CAT POEMS" over the years. These "CAT POEMS" have solicited cheers, jeers, as well as a few tears. Some of my "CAT POEMS" have even caused some people to drink a few beers. (not my fault)

These "CAT POEMS" have been written for mothers, fathers, sisters, brothers, aunts, uncles, brother-in-law's, sister-in-law's, friends and many others. I consider writing these "CAT POEMS" to rather unique. I even wrote one for a pro athlete. I won a sports poetry writing contest on a major Dallas sports talk radio show. My winning poem was picked by none other than the Dallas Stars hockey player, Mike Modano. I won two tickets to a Dallas Stars hockey game. :) The ironic part of the story is the "CAT POEM" that I sent in was a disparaging rhyme about the Vikings. This disparaging stance is a birthright since I am a Chicago Bears fan. Too funny. Madonna was a Viking fan but he picked my poem anyway.

PARTIAL "CAT POEM" EXAMPLES I HAVE WRITTEN ARE BELOW. I COULD ALSO WRITE YOU ONE, GO AHEAD AND LET ME KNOW. *THERE WILL BE MORE ABOUT YOU ORDERING YOUR CAT POEM LATER. :)

A POEM: MY MOM.

It was kind of nifty to be born in 1950, who is responsible? You know who, My Mom. My depression mom knew the value of a buck, so who got me a job on a garbage truck? Oh yes again, My Mom. Sprucing up her little boy, was it a dream? Who set his toothbrush with Bryl Cream? You guessed right again, My Mom. At age 20 inappropriate words were said. I got straightened out with a high heel to the head. Whack whack went the arm of, guess who? My Mom.

A POEM: MY WIFE.

Eleven years gone, can it be so? In a blink of an eye, the time to go. No doubt I can be an obstinate cuss because my mom labeled me obstreperous. (I am not even sure what these "O" words above mean. (My mom was a librarian and she would use these words so I would have to pick up a Dictionary). You wipe out the shower for all to see, I'm lucky if I remember to wipe off me! Sure, on occasion, we've had some strife. But all in all, thank you and God for being my wife

A POEM: MY DAUGHTER TERRI. THIS POEM IS ENTITLED " WORTH HER WEIGHT IN GOLD".

Certain people come in and out of your life during times of joy and times of strive. They may be adamant, bossy, and bold. Trust me, these people can be worth their weight in gold. One such person that has been to the been to the mat for me, is my daughter in life, her given name is Terri. I could never thank, or repay Terri and her mother Peggy for what they've done for me. IOU two everything.

VIKING POEM:

Minnesota fans think the Vikes are great, this must be some sort of family trait. The Vikings block kicks, pick passes, and more. Of course the Vikings grab the ball and most always score. The fans think the Vikings are really quite chic, there must be something to this viking mystique. From this story and the several rhymes, you would guess the Vikings have won the Super Bowl many many times. BUT BEAR FANS WILL TELL YOU THE REAL SCORE, WHAT A SUPER BOWL RECORD, VIKES ZERO AND FOUR. :(

"RENATA" MY COLLEGE ROOMMATES MOTHERS POEM:

When did this woman arrive on the scene? That would be 11/29/1915. Life can be difficult and give you a hard kicks. Did you know she lived to be 106? Here is her "mantra" for her generation. It would help them through any situation. Goodness sake, there was no boo-hoo-hoo, we will just have to "make d0". And they always did. Go forth and multiply said the good book. Renata and her husband sure did that, take a look. Scads of multiple level grandkids, Oh what fun. Can you guess this grand children number? Oh my goodness, 71. GC 17, GGC 48, GGGC 5, and GGGGC 1. Renata retired from nursing at age 72. It would be interesting, now what would she do? Watch soap operas, read, and take a nap? Oh no, not our Renata, she wasn't having any of that crap. She had bunches of energy and was really smart. But who would hire her now? Oh yeah, Walmart. Now our Renata is small of stature and could appear weak. Some said she might not even last, one week. Renata said I'll be OK and do just fine. She retired from Walmart at, wait for it......99 YEARS OLD. :)

"POINT TWO"

Now this "POINT TWO" is much more serious. Keep on reading if you're curious. So I was chosen to be in the "one armed nation" . I think this was God's choice, his creation. Sometimes life's problems can seem insurmountable. Out of the blue can come advice hat can help make you and me accountable. This is exactly what happened to me. See below the advice I got from the incredible, incomparable Norma B. Norma was a captain in the United States Army during World War II and a lifelong friend of my mothers. Five days after my l eft arm amputation, Norma B. strode into my room and 4 inches from my face she did loom. Now this may not be for the faint or weak of heart, these are the 20 words she did impart. And I quote, "Paul, you need to get up off your ass and make something of yourself. It could've been your leg". Don't you hate it when people mince their words?

Of course, after hearing a statement from Norma B. like this, it will come as no surprise to you that Norma B . is a charter member of the "greatest generation". If you don't know what that is, please look it up. Certainly, by now, you know my name is Paul H. Felix, but my nickname is the"CAT". After thinking Norma's prophetic 20 words over, I said to myself, "yeah, I think I'll go with that".

" I salute you and thank you Captain Norma B. for this long handled advice. It has served me well over the years. I have replicated this similar advice and I always gave you full credit. You are one in 1 million Norma B. and I can not thank you enough.

Here is a partial List of things that I have been able to accomplish as a member of the "one armed nation". According to the late, great , black baseball player Satchel Paige, "it ain't braggin if you can do it". I rode a pedal bicycle on RAGBRAI for two days across Iowa. I have water and snow skied. I drove a five speed Ford ranger pick up for years. I drove a Honda Silverwing 500 cc with adaptations to work for about five years. I'm an "A" level racquetball player and played in tournaments throughout the midwest. I can tie a necktie and also my shoes. I've been playing some sort of athletic game my entire life. I turned this unfortunate left arm amputation into a "big game". When I figured out how to tie my own shoes, it was "GAME ON".

Was it frustrating? Yes. Was it easy? No. Was I tempted to quit? Yes. I had friends, physicians, family, preachers, teachers etc. giving me prayers and support. I can never repay them. What I am doing JERE is a small attempt to pay back. If you are or know anyone that has found themselves in the one armed nation situation and they would like to chat about it, please refer me. See my Email and phone number below. This is free of charge.

A long "drum roll" if you please. I am now revealing for the very first time the "REAL REASON" I was able to overcome and persevere after my arm amputation. I have two magnetic car signs on my front car doors. They read, and I quote:

NEVER UNDER ESTIMATE THE POWER

OF A STUBBORN NORWEGIAN.

If you find yourself wanting to take advantage of POINT ONE or POINT TWO, see below, you'll know what to do.

POINT ONE: If you would like a personal "CAT POEM" written for you, call the "CAT" at 817-300-0027. If I don't pick up leave your phone number and a short message and I'll get back to you ASAP. You and I will have a short Cat chat and I will start your poem right over the phone to assure that we are going in correct direction.

Of course, you'll have to pay me. I'm sure this is no surprise. I don't take food as payment, like chickens or cherry pies. Basically, you can pay me within reason. Unfortunately, the following two words, within reason, seem to have left the country. But I bet we can work it out. :)

POINT TWO: If you find yourself in the one armed nation and would like to chat about your situation, You may contact me using info below.

email: paul.h.felix@gmail.com.

Make sure you put this exact wording in the subject line in your email ---> Amputation question

phone number: 817-300-0027

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